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The [[National Hockey League]]'s '''Metropolitan Division''' was formed in 2013 as part of the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]] in a league realignment.<ref>{{cite web|title=NHL introduces new division names with schedule|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-introduces-new-division-names-with-schedule/c-678456|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|date=July 19, 2013|accessdate=March 11, 2016}}</ref> It is also a successor of the original [[Atlantic Division (NHL)|Atlantic Division]] and one of the two successors to the [[Southeast Division (NHL)|Southeast Division]]. Six of its teams were previously together in the [[Patrick Division]] from 1981 to 1993 (one joined in 1982). It is the only NHL division without a Canadian team, with five of the division's clubs located in either the [[New York metropolitan area|New York City area]] or in [[Pennsylvania]]. |
The [[National Hockey League]]'s '''Metropolitan Division''' was formed in 2013 as part of the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]] in a league realignment.<ref>{{cite web|title=NHL introduces new division names with schedule|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-introduces-new-division-names-with-schedule/c-678456|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|date=July 19, 2013|accessdate=March 11, 2016}}</ref> It is also a successor of the original [[Atlantic Division (NHL)|Atlantic Division]] and one of the two successors to the [[Southeast Division (NHL)|Southeast Division]]. Six of its teams were previously together in the [[Patrick Division]] from 1981 to 1993 (one joined in 1982). It is the only NHL division without a Canadian team, with five of the division's clubs located in either the [[New York metropolitan area|New York City area]] or in [[Pennsylvania]]. |
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The Metropolitan Division contains some of the most historic and intense rivalries in the NHL, including [[Flyers–Penguins rivalry|Flyers–Penguins]], [[Devils–Rangers rivalry|Devils–Rangers]], [[Capitals–Penguins rivalry|Capitals–Penguins]], [[Islanders–Rangers rivalry|Islanders–Rangers]], [[Flyers–Rangers rivalry|Flyers–Rangers]], [[Capitals–Flyers rivalry|Capitals–Flyers]], and [[Devils–Flyers rivalry|Devils–Flyers]]. Three of its teams (Rangers, Islanders, Devils) are within the league's largest market (New York), the Flyers are in the fourth largest market (Philadelphia), and the Capitals are in the seventh largest (Washington, D.C.). Games between Metropolitan Division teams are [[NHL on NBC#Teams featured|frequently]] shown on national television. |
The Metropolitan Division contains some of the most historic and intense rivalries in the NHL, including [[Flyers–Penguins rivalry|Flyers–Penguins]], [[Devils–Rangers rivalry|Devils–Rangers]], [[Capitals–Penguins rivalry|Capitals–Penguins]], [[Islanders–Rangers rivalry|Islanders–Rangers]], Islanders-Penguins, Capitals-Islanders, [[Capitals–Rangers rivalry|Capitals–Rangers]], [[Flyers–Rangers rivalry|Flyers–Rangers]], [[Capitals–Flyers rivalry|Capitals–Flyers]], and [[Devils–Flyers rivalry|Devils–Flyers]]. Three of its teams (Rangers, Islanders, Devils) are within the league's largest market (New York), the Flyers are in the fourth largest market (Philadelphia), and the Capitals are in the seventh largest (Washington, D.C.). Games between Metropolitan Division teams are [[NHL on NBC#Teams featured|frequently]] shown on national television. |
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| Conference | Eastern Conference |
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| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 2013 |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Most recent champion(s) | Washington Capitals (4th title) |
| Most titles | Washington Capitals (4 titles) |
The National Hockey League's Metropolitan Division was formed in 2013 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment.[1] It is also a successor of the original Atlantic Division and one of the two successors to the Southeast Division. Six of its teams were previously together in the Patrick Division from 1981 to 1993 (one joined in 1982). It is the only NHL division without a Canadian team, with five of the division's clubs located in either the New York City area or in Pennsylvania.
The Metropolitan Division contains some of the most historic and intense rivalries in the NHL, including Flyers–Penguins, Devils–Rangers, Capitals–Penguins, Islanders–Rangers, Islanders-Penguins, Capitals-Islanders, Capitals–Rangers, Flyers–Rangers, Capitals–Flyers, and Devils–Flyers. Three of its teams (Rangers, Islanders, Devils) are within the league's largest market (New York), the Flyers are in the fourth largest market (Philadelphia), and the Capitals are in the seventh largest (Washington, D.C.). Games between Metropolitan Division teams are frequently shown on national television.
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GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | y – Washington Capitals | 82 | 48 | 26 | 8 | 44 | 278 | 249 | +29 | 104 |
| 2 | x – New York Islanders | 82 | 48 | 27 | 7 | 43 | 228 | 196 | +32 | 103 |
| 3 | x – Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 44 | 26 | 12 | 42 | 273 | 241 | +32 | 100 |
| 4 | x – Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 46 | 29 | 7 | 44 | 245 | 223 | +22 | 99 |
| 5 | x – Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 47 | 31 | 4 | 45 | 258 | 232 | +26 | 98 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 37 | 37 | 8 | 34 | 244 | 281 | −37 | 82 |
| 7 | New York Rangers | 82 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 26 | 227 | 272 | −45 | 78 |
| 8 | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 31 | 41 | 10 | 28 | 222 | 275 | −53 | 72 |
| Season | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
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| 2013–14 | Pittsburgh (109) | NY Rangers (96) | Philadelphia (94) | Columbus (93) | Washington (90) | New Jersey (88) | Carolina (83) | NY Islanders (79) |
| 2014–15 | NY Rangers (113)‡ | Washington (101) | NY Islanders (101) | Pittsburgh (98) | Columbus (89) | Philadelphia (84) | New Jersey (78) | Carolina (71) |
| 2015–16 | Washington (120)‡ | Pittsburgh (104)† | NY Rangers (101) | NY Islanders (100) | Philadelphia (96) | Carolina (86) | New Jersey (84) | Columbus (76) |
| 2016–17 | Washington (118)‡ | Pittsburgh (111)† | Columbus (108) | NY Rangers (102) | NY Islanders (94) | Philadelphia (88) | Carolina (87) | New Jersey (70) |
| 2017–18 | Washington (105)† | Pittsburgh (100) | Philadelphia (98) | Columbus (97) | New Jersey (97) | Carolina (83) | NY Islanders (80) | NY Rangers (77) |
| 2018–19 | Washington (104) | NY Islanders (103) | Pittsburgh (100) | Carolina (99) | Columbus (98) | Philadelphia (82) | NY Rangers (78) | New Jersey (72) |
Teams in bold are currently in the division.
| Team | Wins | Last win |
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| Washington Capitals | 4 | 2019 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 2015 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2014 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 0 | — |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 0 | — |
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | — |
| New York Islanders | 0 | — |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | — |
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